Author: Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

Elite Canada VIDEOS – part 1

Some of the top gymnasts in Canada are still locked out. Not training.

We hope they will all be able to get ready for the final two virtual tests.

There will be three virtual competitions in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics held this spring, starting with Elite Canada.

VIDEO SUBMISSION: February 3-9, 2021

JUDGING: February 12-14, 2021

Gymnastics Canada

Surprisingly, this NEW format seems to have worked. Canada is a huge nation and travel is a pain at the best of times.

The videos are hosted on a dedicated Vimeo account. It seems they can’t be shared on social media.

Simone still doesn’t trust USAG

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Riley McCusker interview

Scott Bregman interview Riley about Winter Cup 26-28 February.

“I’m really excited for this meet,” she continued. “I’m really not putting any pressure on myself to do anything amazing, but I just can’t wait to go and get out on the floor again.”

Though her exact plans for competition remain in flux, McCusker said she will definitely participate on the uneven bars and balance beam. …

… Jade reached out to me. She’s been my friend forever,” recalled McCusker. “She’s like, ‘Why don’t you come to my gym?’ And I was like, ‘Arizona? Ok.’ …

Riley McCusker: “I love gymnastics again.”

The 2018 World team gold medallist on her move to Arizona, finding joy in the sport during Olympic postponement and her plans to return to competition

R.I.P. Vladimir Safronov

Vladimir Safronov was a Soviet Champion and World Cup medalist in 1975.

Later a professor at the Lviv State University of Physical Culture.

Vladimir Zaglada posted a remembrance on Facebook.

K.J. Kindler – 400 wins

If I was on the hiring committee for ANY head coaching job, my #1 candidate would be K.J. Kindler.

However, she’d be highly unlikely to leave Oklahoma. 😀

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Simone or Kristian Thomas?

Simone.

Kristian won the Bronze medal on Vault at Worlds 2013 with Yurchenko double pike.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Click PLAY or watch Kristian on YouTube.

morality of NCAA 2021

Chelcie and Dianna have not been podcasting regularly this season.

Like many of us, they have mixed feelings as to whether live competitions should have continued.

I relate.

Click PLAY or watch The Routine on YouTube.

Long Island University Sharks

One of the good news stories in 2021 is the start of a NEW NCAA Division 1 team.

The Long Island University women’s gymnastics team competed for the first time in program history on Saturday, Feb. 13, hosting the University of New Hampshire in its inaugural meet …

LIU Athletics

They have great social media. And plenty of fans already.

Congratulations to Head Coach Randy Lane.

Ana Porgras – Survivor Romania

Gymnasts are VERY good at quickly figuring out agility challenges.

Ana is on the left.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/IzbasaG/status/1361064596770013192